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2025 SPRING COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
ALMA MATER
“DEAR SOUTHERN”
Words and Music by R.E. Brown, Jr.
Arranged by T.W. Langston
O Southern, Dear Southern, Thy praises we shall sing Until all the heavens and echoes loudly ring
The winds of the sky as they pass us by
Will adoration bring
O Southern, Dear Southern, we owe our all to Thee In downfall or victory, we’ll always loyal be
Thy Sons and Daughters as they work
Will be inspired by Thee
O Southern, Dear Southern, Thy name will ever be As mighty as the river that flows on to the sea
As pure and true as the Gold and Blue
That stand out bold for Thee